Working with ME/CFS – Examples of Workplace Adjustments

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Before we jump into this post, it feels really important to emphasise that by no means is everybody with ME/CFS is well enough to pursue employment, nor should they be expected to. I also know first-hand just how difficult it can be to find accessible employment opportunities in the first place. However, as one of […]

Redefining Success As A Disabled Person – TEDx 2019

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In December 2019, I took on one of the most nerve-wracking challenges of my life and gave a TEDx talk in York. You can watch the talk on YouTube, and below you’ll find a blog post equivalent of what I wanted to say… all about redefining success as a disabled person. I really hope it […]

How To Study Online – My New eBook!

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Before we get started, you can grab your copy of How To Study online on this page! Many young people dream about moving away to university. The typical mental image we conjure up involves sitting among hundreds of other students in lecture halls, rushing off to join in sport or extra-curricular activities, bashing out essays […]

Becoming A Chronically Ill Freelancer – My Story So Far

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Time and time again, people ask what I actually do for a living… and I’m yet to find a concise way of answering this question. If they’re familiar with my online life, I’ll tell them I’m a writer and a blogger. If they’re aware of my health situation, I’ll tell them I work from home […]